That Day When I Got Married to My Boss at the Blind Date

How shameless!

Josie shot him a look that was meant to be reproachful, yet her eyes, dancing with a blend of shyness and apprehension, unwittingly conveyed more allure than admonition at that instant, exuding an irresistible charm.

As she withdrew her hand, an impromptu query crossed her mind. “Has that car accident left any lasting effects on your heart?”

At this juncture, Dexter’s attention appeared to slightly diminish. His response, delivered in a tone straddling the line between sincerity and jest, was ambiguous, “No, the impact you’ve had on it is far more significant.”

Unable to contain herself, Josie lightly slapped him on his body, her action more playful than punitive. In her movement, she inadvertently grazed his delicate area.

Dexter’s brow knitted, a quiet hiss escaping him. He grabbed her hand again, his voice a low caution, “Be careful with your movements.”

The realization of her accidental contact sent a flush of warmth across Josie. She knew she couldn’t linger any longer, “I really need to leave now!”

She hastened out of the car, the cool embrace of the night air alleviating the heat on her cheeks as she made her exit.

Raising her head, she found herself locking eyes with the few individuals who had been awaiting her return. She halted, momentarily frozen, before a wave of embarrassment overcame her, wishing she could vanish into thin air.

D*mn it, Dexter!

having just arrived and slightly out of breath, scrutinized Josie from head to toe before

breath and approached, inquiring, “Where were you

mother, I went out to meet her, worried she might lose her way. Little did I

then diverted by the absence of Vivian. Claudia stepped forward

the situation without further

initial silence lingered between them,

observed her for a moment before deciding to initiate conversation, “Thank you for your help today. Without it, clearing my name would have

events escalated today, it could’ve severely tarnished your reputation. Have you considered why Ava chose to forfeit her own interests rather than disclose

intimidated her into silence. I suppose it

regarded Josie with a nod of affirmation. “If that’s the case, why didn’t you confront them sooner? With my presence, the Ross family would have hesitated to make any

physically harmed. However, any discord sown among our younger members that jeopardizes the collaborative interests of both families would result in a net loss. Weighing the benefits against the drawbacks, I understand the

more evident. “Thus, it wasn’t I who helped you, but rather you who provided assistance to us, Leanne. It was always clear to me that your insight and judgment extend beyond the

were spoken without anyone catching the fleeting shadow of discomfort that passed over Laura’s features as she